The status of RAINBOW* was

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Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

Male Dog, Anatolian Shepherd

Anatolian Shepherd / Mixed (Medium Coat)

Description:

Meet Rainbow, the Anatolian mix! He is friendly and loves being pet! He is also eager to interact and play with other dogs. He has even spent time in a foster home and loved to play with five other dogs! A home with another dog would likely enrich Rainbow’s day to day with play. A volunteer who has taken Rainbow on day trips reports that during time in her house, he would always pottys outside.. so he has a good basis for being house trained! Rainbow has gone on outings to the beach and hikes and LOVES IT! He walks nicely on leash, is curious, and up to join in on any and all adventures!Rainbow has quite a fan base here at the Shelter. Here are his reviews from volunteers:`For me, the sweetest thing about Rainbow is he really likes to lean into physical contact against a leg when being petted.` -Jed`When it comes to playtime in the enrichment yard, he lightens up my heart!` -Jutta`I love the way he unabashedly leans into you like he has known you his whole life. So goofy and eager to please.` -Madeleine`Setting aside his puppy energy, he is calm, even-keeled, and good natured.` -Dave`I love his seemingly endless energy for toys and balls. Even with all of htat, he has a loving tender side and is always down for a good cuddle.` -RobRainbow's adoption fee has been sponsored by a generous Good Samaritan! The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation is now offering “Pawsitivity Bucks” with every dog adoption. This $200 training voucher is a way for newly adopted canines and their guardians to connect with local positive reinforcement based behavior consultants and get their relationship started off on the right paw!Please note: Our Santa Cruz location’s Shelter hours are 11-6pm, 7 days a week! Although clients can walk through and see any animals in their kennels during open hours, we end “meet and greets” (aka meeting an animal out of the kennel) at 4:30pm every day. If you’d like to meet an animal out of the kennel, please arrive before 4:00pm to allow for time to discuss individual animals and meet them.